UMaine Calendar

Vladimir, a polar bear, and James, a penguin, travel into space aboard the Polaris to study polar auroras.  Hit by a meteorite, they crash at the foot of a pre-Columbian […]

You’ll observe, meet and interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures presented in a theatrical performance that will thrill and entertain kids while stimulating their […]

The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form, click here. Speaker: Gary Fearon, Director of Housing, Penobscot Indian Nation The Penobscot Indian […]

Elon the hamster loves science and doing experiments, which often fail in practice. One day Elon hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot named […]

  Winter Soil Workshop Series Join University of Maine Cooperative Extension educators and community partners for a series of workshops on soil health for local agriculture producers. Nutrient Management in Deep Compost Mulch Systems More and more farmers are adopting the deep compost mulch no-till system. This system has many benefits including eliminating tillage, reducing […]

Career Fair for all majors with over 150 employers in attendance offering full time positions and internships. For those driving to campus, parking is available in the CCA or Belgrade; a shuttle van will be provided.

Join us for Friendship bracelet making, card games, board games, chocolate, and snacks!

This two-session class covers swarming in-depth. We will cover swarm biology and behavior, how to prevent and manage swarming in your colonies, how to use Swarm Traps and swarm lures, and swarm retrieval. The course will be offered at the Falmouth Regional Learning Center and led by EAS Certified Master Beekeeper Erin Evans. To register, […]

Join us for a short program in recognizing MLK's enduring impact on the lives of students today at UMaine. 

Learn best practices for growing seedlings indoors. Participants will learn how to develop a personalized seed starting calendar based on Maine weather conditions and hear practical tips for the small-scale home gardener. Pre-registration is required. A recording will be shared with anyone who pre-registers for this event. To register, click here. Presented by Kate Garland, […]

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Learn best practices for growing seedlings indoors. Participants will learn how to develop a personalized seed starting calendar based on Maine weather conditions and hear practical tips for the small-scale home gardener. Pre-registration is required. A recording will be shared with anyone who pre-registers for this event. To register, click here. Presented by Kate Garland, […]

The Cumberland County Beginner Beekeeping Course will teach beginning beekeepers the basics of honey bee biology and beekeeping. The course is designed for those considering buying their first hives, those in their first year, and even those with a couple of years of experience who want to enhance their skills and knowledge. Learn evidence-based approaches […]

An immersive fulldome experience about the exquisite beauty of Auroras. Take a journey across time and space to understand the science behind the phenomena and to experience the stories of […]

  Format: In-person with breakout rooms, lunch, etc., Virtual: Available If you choose to attend virtually, the Zoom link will be emailed the day before the event. We are excited to gather, again to cover many aspects of wild blueberry production this year. While we encourage in-person attendance, for the first time, we are able […]

An emotive and exhilarating tale about human ingenuity and our natural resources. In Zephyr – A Whirlwind of Circus by Cirque Mechanics, audiences will witness the tug of war that exists between man and nature, in the name of progress. Humans have been harnessing the power of the wind for thousands of years. The beauty […]